When a woman starts to give serious thought to increasing her breast size, one of the most common questions is “how much will it cost?” While price is always an important component of any major purchase, when it comes to breast augmentation and your health, there are many different components to consider aside from price alone.
What contributes to the cost of your breast augmentation? Are there more cost-effective options? Here we will dive into the costs of a breast augmentation, budgeting for breast augmentation, and breast augmentation financing.
Cheaper Isn’t Always Better
When it comes to breast augmentation, you have to realize that, while cosmetic in nature, it is still a major surgery, and your health and safety need to remain the top priority. When determining the price of your breast augmentation, you have to take many things into consideration.
For example, is your cosmetic surgeon board-certified and do they have proven experience in breast augmentation? Is your surgery taking place in an accredited operating room with qualified staff to assist and administer general anesthesia? Finding a qualified surgeon and team is likely to cost more but will provide more quality results and reduce your risk of post-augmentation complications. Just because a local surgeon offers cheaper options doesn’t always mean you will save money in the long run.
Budgeting and Lifestyle Changes Make a Difference
Many different factors affect the final cost of your breast augmentation. This can include:
- Type of implant – silicone implants are slightly more expensive than saline-filled ones.
- Geographical location – where your augmentation takes place can affect the price.
- Experience of the surgeon – you will pay more for experience.
- Facility costs
- Anesthesia
- Post-procedure medications
- Post-surgical garments
During your initial consultation, Dr. Castellano can help you determine the best implants, implant size, and the type of breast augmentation technique that will best help achieve your body contouring goals. At this time, you will also receive a pricing estimate, so you can begin budgeting.
Financing Is Always an Option
If you don’t want to wait to budget and save the money for your breast augmentation, cosmetic surgery financing is worth a look. Credit companies, such as CareCredit or Ally, offer special financing options that allow you to break up your breast augmentation costs over 24, 36, 48, or even 60 months, helping you achieve your new look while paying for it over time.
If you are interested in learning more about breast augmentation, what your most cost-effective options are, and how you might be able to finance your procedure, call 813-872-6093 to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Castellano and take the first step to a new you.